John F. Kennedy High School - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Love that Spirit from our !! Final spirit stick win!

ARE YOU READY TO ROCK? 🎸🎻

Join the Kennedy High School Orchestras for a one-of-a-kind concert experience where the power of a full symphonic orchestra meets the energy of a live rock band.

🎟 Get your tickets here: https://crkennedyorchestra.ludus.com/

Featuring loads of iconic hits from rock history such as:

Don't Fear the Reaper by Blue Oyster Cult
Crazy Train by Ozzy Osbourne
Come Sail Away by Styx
Separate Ways by Journey
Stairway to Heaven by Led Zeppelin

Experience the songs you know and love brought to life by Kennedy student musicians performing side-by-side with a live rock band.

Whether you grew up with these songs or simply love great live music, this is a concert experience you won’t want to miss.

Friday, May 15 | 7:00 PM
Kennedy High School Auditorium

Tickets
Adults — $10
Kids & Seniors — $7
Kennedy HS Students — Free at the door with school ID

From the City:

42nd Street NE Closure from Pine View Drive to Wenig Road

Construction Update | 4-11-2026

Work will launch Monday, April 13, on the second stage of the 42nd Street NE reconstruction project.

Last year’s phase repaired roadway from east of Edgewood Rd NE to east of Pine View Dr NE. This year, work runs from east of Pine View Dr NE to west of Wenig Rd NE.

The project will entirely replace the existing 42nd Street NE pavement; replace the existing storm sewer system; replace the existing water main; replace some of the sanitary sewer; add wider bike lanes, and add a pedestrian crossing.

The project is expected to wrap in November.

Traffic Impacts

42nd Street will be closed to through traffic from Pine View Drive to Wenig Road.

A detour using Wenig Rd, Glass Rd and Blue Jay Dr NE will be posted.

The project is staged to avoid being near Cedar Rapids Kennedy High School until school is out for the summer.
Traffic at Twin Pines Golf Course will not be affected.

All Church parking lots will be accessible but prepare to detour.

We can never say thanks enough to these fine folks who keep Kennedy humming along! From working with the master schedule, interviewing candidates for staff positions, running athletic competitions, and working with families to help students be successful, our administrators work incredibly hard to provide the best high school experience for our students! Thank you!

Needless to say, she has her hands full! 🏆

We need to give a shout-out to Mrs. Williamson for the incredible work she has done in taking Kennedy's Jazz One to new heights. To qualifying to the Iowa Jazz Championships for the first time in school history three years ago to finishing 8th last year and 4th this year, along with the incredible festivals they have won, we just have to say Thank You! You are the definition of ! 🎶

ONE WEEK until the Seidler Foundation 12th Grade Scholarship deadline!

April 15 is coming fast. Get your application in now at seidlerfoundation.org/scholarship

Please be advised that the district is currently experiencing a significant service interruption affecting both internet connectivity and phone systems. We appreciate your patience and flexibility while we work to get us back online.

Best Placement in KHS History! Kennedy Jazz One wraps up their incredible season, filled with a lot of first-times, with their highest placement at State ever: 4th in 4A! What an incredibly talented group this is, we could NOT be more proud! Congrats, ladies and gentlemen and thank you for sharing your incredible sound with us! 🎶

Best of luck today at State!!!

Cedar Rapids Kennedy in 4a